May 26, 2026  
2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

School of Technology


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Vision Statement

The School of Technology is, and will continue to be, recognized as a premier provider of quality programs and services that enhance the capacity of professionals and organizations to integrate people and technology for optimum work performance and learning.  Applied research, exemplary teaching and partnerships are the hallmarks of mutually enriching activities that foster scholarship for students and faculty and economic development for the region.

Majors and Minors

The School of Technology offers the Bachelor of Science degree with majors and emphases in the following areas:

Computer and Information Technology
Construction Management
Digital Media Technology
Engineering Technology
Organizational Development

The School of Technology offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with majors and emphases in the following areas:

Applied Engineering
Cybersecurity

The School of Technology offers the following minors:

  • Minor in Animation and Visual Effects
  • Minor in Applied Artificial Intelligence Development for Products/Services
  • Minor in Big Data
  • Minor in Construction Management
  • Minor in Digital Media Technology
  • Minor in Engineering Technology
  • Minor in Game and Interactive Media Development
  • Minor in Industrial Design and Product Development
  • Minor in Industrial Distribution and Logistics
  • Minor in Manufacturing Systems and Automation
  • Minor in Organizational Leadership
  • Minor in Software Development Foundations
  • Minor in Talent Development
  • Minor in Web Development

Department Faculty

Dr. Gabe Grant, Chairperson
Dr. Toqeer Israr, Assistant Chairperson

Best, K.; Bhutta, A.; Boonsuk, W; Chinchilla R.; Cranstoun, J.; Grabiec, J.; Grant, G.; Hogan, R. L.; Israr, T.; Ly, R.; McCormack, I.; Melton, D.; Okrasinski, J.; Roberts, S.; Saini, D.; Steinke, L.; Tillman, J.; Wright, S.

Department Telephone: 217.581.3226

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